Monarchs Program

Environment for the Americas (EFTA) is a non-profit organization committed to the conservation of birds and nature, while inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards. Our Monarch Internship Program is a collaborative effort with federal agencies and partners to monitor and protect monarch butterflies.Through partnerships with organizations like the Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) and the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, we collect and analyze critical data on monarch populations and their habitats across military installations.We welcome transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses with interests in communications, education, ecology, conservation, or related fields to join our mission and gain hands-on experience in this meaningful work!

Monarch Education and Outreach InternThis internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in educational content creation, outreach, and program support within a national conservation program. The intern will work closely with the Program Manager to design educational materials related to monarch butterflies and their conservation, develop programs geared toward K–12 students and military families, and help coordinate education and outreach efforts across Texas, Colorado, and California.The intern will be part of the 2026 Monarch Internship Cohort, which engages Veterans, military spouses, and dependents in monarch butterfly research and monitoring efforts on Department of Defense installations.Responsibilities include participating in weekly team meetings, one-on-one check-ins with the Program Manager, and other scheduled meetings. Interns will learn to use tools such as Canva and WordPress to design outreach materials and website content, and will strengthen their professional writing skills by contributing to blogs, reports, and social media content.